Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

The dose of Gemitrol varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. It is generally taken once a day or once every other day with or without a meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with malabsorption syndrome and improper liver or kidney function while taking Gemitrol.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gemitrol is helpful in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis (a condition in which bone become weak or brittle). Gemitrol works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Gemitrol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Gemitrol is helpful in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (increased levels of parathyroid hormone) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It works by decreasing the high parathyroid hormone (PTH) level in blood.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Gemitrol is a brand name of calcitriol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D analog. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland and secondary hyperparathyroidism which is increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It is also used in the deficiency of calcium (hypocalcemia) associated with chronic renal dialysis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is used off-label for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets.